Support system

ABSTRACT

A support system for supporting items, such as hung garments, enables the items to swing flush against a mounting surface for storage and swing outwardly up to 180° for display and access. The system includes a frame portion that joins with a mounting surface through fasteners and a gripping portion having a plurality of nodules, which press against the mounting surface and deform into a gripping configuration. At least one support portion joins with the frame portion. A frame end engages a swing reception aperture to create a pivoting motion. An item end attaches to the frame end and carries the items. A connector forms a joint between the frame end and the item end. A cap on the end of the item end restricts the item from moving past a terminal point on the item end.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to supportsystems. More particularly, the invention relates to a support systemthat mounts on a surface and includes swinging arms that enable items tobe hung from multiple positions in relation to the surface.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following background information may present examples of specificaspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts,or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educatethe reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to beconstrued as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof,to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.

The following is an example of a specific aspect in the prior art that,while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as toadditional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limitingthe present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated orimplied therein or inferred thereupon. By way of educational background,another aspect of the prior art generally useful to be aware of is thatclothes hangers often take the shape of a human shoulder for supportingjackets, shirts, pants, and sweaters. A hook extends from an upper endof the clothes hanger.

Typically, closets and wardrobes intended for storing clothing are oftenlimited in the amount of available space. Large collections of clothingmay fill such a clothing storage spaces to such an extent that easilysearching through the collection becomes difficult. It is desirable tomake the most efficient use of limited closet space by increasing thenumber of clothing items which may be stored in a given volume. Severalinventions have attempted to increase the usefulness of limited closetspace.

In many instances, clothes pack sufficiently close together, such thatthe clothes can be pressed against a surface. The clothes may then bebrought out for access and display.

In view of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional techniquesare not perfect and leave room for more optimal approaches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by wayof limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in whichlike reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate detailed perspective views of an exemplarysupport system, where FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary support systemjoined with a mounting surface and swinging outwardly from the mountingsurface, and FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary support system carrying atleast one item and swinging outwardly from the mounting surface, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary supportsystem carrying at least one item and swinging flush with a mountingsurface, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate detailed perspective views of anexemplary frame portion, where FIG. 3A illustrates a top angle view ofan exemplary frame portion, FIG. 3B illustrates an exemplary mountingend, and FIG. 3C illustrates a close up view of an exemplary gripportion having a plurality of rubber nodules, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C illustrate detailed perspective views of anexemplary support portion, where FIG. 4A illustrates a top angle view ofan exemplary support portion, FIG. 4B illustrates a close up view of anexemplary connector joining an exemplary frame end with an exemplaryitem end, and FIG. 4C illustrates a close up view of exemplary fastenerspositioned for fastening an exemplary frame portion to an exemplarysupport portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an alternativeembodiment of a support system, where an exemplary frame portion joinswith an exemplary mounting member, in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention.

Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are notnecessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS

The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailedfigures and description set forth herein.

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to theFigures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate thatthe detailed description given herein with respect to these figures isfor explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limitedembodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled inthe art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention,recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, dependingupon the needs of the particular application, to implement thefunctionality of any given detail described herein, beyond theparticular implementation choices in the following embodiments describedand shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations ofthe invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit withinthe scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read asplural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, whereappropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply thatthe two are mutually exclusive.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limitedto the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturingtechniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used forthe purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is notintended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be notedthat as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is areference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof knownto those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a referenceto “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or meansand may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions usedare to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, theword “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical“or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the contextclearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to beunderstood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.Language that may be construed to express approximation should be sounderstood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods,techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods,techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to thosedescribed herein may be used in the practice or testing of the presentinvention. Structures described herein are to be understood also torefer to functional equivalents of such structures. The presentinvention will now be described in detail with reference to embodimentsthereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modificationswill be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations andmodifications may involve equivalent and other features which arealready known in the art, and which may be used instead of or inaddition to features already described herein.

Although Claims have been formulated in this application to particularcombinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of thedisclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature orany novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly orimplicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates tothe same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or notit mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does thepresent invention.

Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments mayalso be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely,various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of asingle embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitablesubcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may beformulated to such features and/or combinations of such features duringthe prosecution of the present application or of any further applicationderived therefrom.

References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,”“various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of theinvention so described may include a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes theparticular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated useof the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” donot necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

Headings provided herein are for convenience and are not to be taken aslimiting the disclosure in any way.

The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of theitems are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.

The terms “a”, “an” and “the” mean “one or more”, unless expresslyspecified otherwise.

Devices or system modules that are in at least general communicationwith each other need not be in continuous communication with each other,unless expressly specified otherwise. In addition, devices or systemmodules that are in at least general communication with each other maycommunicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.

A description of an embodiment with several components in communicationwith each other does not imply that all such components are required. Onthe contrary a variety of optional components are described toillustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the presentinvention.

As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerationsand compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimalmanufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and inparticular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercialimplementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of thepresent invention may configured according to the needs of theparticular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s),result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachingsrelated to any described embodiment of the present invention may besuitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improvedand/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skillsand known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation thataddresses the needs of the particular application.

Those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of and inaccordance with the teachings of the present invention, that any of theforegoing steps may be suitably replaced, reordered, removed andadditional steps may be inserted depending upon the needs of theparticular application. Moreover, the prescribed method steps of theforegoing embodiments may be implemented using any physical and/orhardware system that those skilled in the art will readily know issuitable in light of the foregoing teachings. For any method stepsdescribed in the present application that can be carried out on acomputing machine, a typical computer system can, when appropriatelyconfigured or designed, serve as a computer system in which thoseaspects of the invention may be embodied. Thus, the present invention isnot limited to any particular tangible means of implementation.

The present invention will now be described in detail with reference toembodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

There are various types of support systems that may be provided bypreferred embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment of thepresent invention, the support system may help support at least oneitem, such as a garment on a hanger, and enables the item to swingbetween a flush position against a mounting surface for storage, andswing outwardly up to 180° for display and access. The system may beconfigured to carry at least one item in a swinging motion up to 180° inrelation to the mounting surface. The system may include at least onesupport portion that swings off of a frame portion to carry the at leastone item. In this manner, the clothes may be moved in various positionsrelative to a mounting surface. Those skilled in the art will recognizethat storage space may be maximized by swinging the items flush to themounting surface when not needed. The present invention enables theitems to be swung outwardly for display and access as needed.

In some embodiments, the at least one support portion may hingedly joinwith the frame portion. The frame portion may form a secure grip withthe mounting surface. In this manner, heavier loads may be supported bythe support portion. Additionally, the frame portion may join with atleast one support portion at a rotatable connector that enables the atleast one support portion to swing in multiple directions anddispositions in relation to the mounting surface.

In one embodiment, the frame portion may provide support for twoswinging support portions configured to swing between a flushdisposition and a fully extended 90° position in relation to themounting surface. The support portion may be operable to perform thismotion while carrying at least one item, whereby the items may bepositioned in various locations in relation to a mounting surface. Inthis manner, the system may include a frame portion that forms astructural framework for mounting the system to a mounting surface,supporting the at least one item, and providing a general structuralintegrity to the system.

In some embodiments, the frame portion may include a mounting enddisposed to join with the mounting surface, such as a vertical wall. Themounting end may include a grip portion for gripping to the mountingsurface. The grip portion may include a plurality of nodules configuredto create a small vacuum and friction forces with the mounting surface.In this manner, the grip may be enhanced. The grip portion may overlaythe entire mount end for increasing the grip to the mounting surface. Insome embodiments, the frame portion may include a front end that facesoutwardly from the mounting surface. The frame portion may furtherinclude at least one swing reception aperture for receiving the at leastone support portion and thereby, enabling the support portion to swingin relation to the mounting surface. In one embodiment, the frameportion may include an H-shaped frame having four swing receptionapertures. The swing reception apertures that are not utilized forreceiving the support portion may be covered with a cap. The cap mayinclude a ridge for restricting movement of the items and also providinga curved surface over a possibly sharp swing reception aperture.

In some embodiments, the system may include at least one supportportion. The support portion may include a generally L-shaped rod. Aframe end of the support portion may at least partially pass through theat least one swing reception aperture. The frame end comprises adiameter equal or less than the swing reception aperture for enabling aswinging motion. The at least one support portion may further include anitem end that extends from the frame end at a generally 90° angle.However in other embodiments, the angle between the frame end and theitem end may vary. The item end may include a linear rod configured toat least partially receive the at least one item. For example, the rodreceives a hanger supporting a garment. In some embodiments, the frameend and the item end are separate components joined at a connector, suchas an elbow joint. The connector may enable the frame end and the itemend to rotate in relation to each other.

FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate detailed perspective views of an exemplarysupport system, where FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary support systemjoined with a mounting surface and swinging outwardly from the mountingsurface, and FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary support system carrying atleast one item and swinging outwardly from the mounting surface, inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the presentinvention, a support system 100 may help support at least one item 112,such as garments on hangers, and enables the item to swing between aflush position against a mounting surface 110 for storage, and swingoutwardly up to 180° for display and access. In one embodiment, thesystem may be configured to carry at least one item in a swinging motionup to 180° in relation to a mounting surface. Those skilled in the artwill recognize that storage space may be maximized by swinging the itemsflush to the mounting surface when not needed. The present inventionenables the items to be swung outwardly for display and access asneeded. In some embodiments, the system may include at least one supportportion 104 that swings off of a frame portion 102 to carry the at leastone item. The at least one item may include, without limitation,hangers, hangers supporting a garment, laundry, meat, and display items.The frame portion may mount to a mounting surface. The mounting surfacemay include, without limitation, a vertical wall, a sloped wall, acloset door, and a ceiling. In some embodiments, the swinging supportportions may be mounted to the mounting surface via a regular bracket.In other embodiments, each support portion may feature its own bracket.In yet other embodiments, the support portions may feature hooks to goover doors, etc. The system may be manufactured in various colors andbearing various logos, emblems, and designs.

In some embodiments, the at least one support portion may hingedly joinwith the frame portion. The frame portion may form a secure grip withthe mounting surface. In this manner, heavier loads may be supported bythe support portion. Additionally, the frame portion may join with atleast one support portion at a rotatable connector that enables the atleast one support portion to pivot in various directions anddispositions in relation to the mounting surface. In one embodiment, theframe portion and the support portion may include polyvinyl chloridepiping of Schedule 40 grade with ½″ diameter. However in otherembodiments, suitable material may include, without limitation,high-density polyethylene, aluminum, a rigid polymer, polyurethane,metal, wood, fiber glass, carbon fiber, various alloys, and anycombination of applicable materials.

In one embodiment, the frame portion may provide support for twoswinging support portions configured to swing between a flushdisposition and a fully extended 90° position in relation to themounting surface. The support portion may be operable to perform thismotion while carrying at least one item, whereby the items may bepositioned in various locations in relation to a mounting surface. Inthis manner, the system may include a frame portion that forms astructural framework for mounting the system to a mounting surface,supporting the at least one item, and providing a general structuralintegrity to the system.

In some embodiments, the frame portion may include a mounting enddisposed to join with the mounting surface, such as a vertical wall. Themounting end may include a grip portion for gripping to the mountingsurface. The grip portion may include a plurality of nodules configuredto create a small vacuum and friction forces with the mounting surface.In this manner, the grip may be enhanced. The grip portion may overlaythe entire mount end for increasing the grip to the mounting surface. Insome embodiments, the frame portion may include a front end that facesoutwardly from the mounting surface. In some embodiments, the frameportion may include a plurality of mounting apertures configured enablea plurality of fasteners to at least partially pass through for helpingto fasten the frame portion to the mounting surface. The plurality offasteners may include, without limitation, bolts, screws, magnets, andwires.

The frame portion may further include at least one swing receptionaperture for receiving the at least one support portion and thereby,enabling the support portion to swing in relation to the mountingsurface. In one embodiment, the frame portion may include an H-shapedframe having four swing reception apertures. The swing receptionapertures that are not utilized for receiving the support portion may becovered with at least one cap 106. The cap may include a ridge forrestricting movement of the items and also providing a curved surfaceover a possibly sharp swing reception aperture. The cap may also form abarrier between the frame portion and a ground surface. Suitablematerials for the at least one cap may include, without limitation,polyvinyl chloride, rigid polymers, rubber, metal, and wood. In someembodiments, at least one connector 108 may help join differentcomponents of the frame portion and the support portion together. Theconnector may also enable additional rotation of components relative toeach other. In one embodiment, at least one connector may include asmooth, rounded base for enabling the swing arms to easily and smoothlyrotate upon the frame end and the item end even if the support portionis weighted down.

FIG. 2 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an exemplary supportsystem carrying at least one item and swinging flush with a mountingsurface, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Inthe present invention, the frame portion may provide support for twoswinging support portions configured to swing between a flushdisposition and a fully extended 90° position in relation to themounting surface. The two support portions may be operable to performthis motion while carrying at least one item, whereby the items may bepositioned in various locations in relation to a mounting surface. Inthis manner, the system may include a frame portion that forms astructural framework for mounting the system to a mounting surface,supporting the at least one item, and providing a general structuralintegrity to the system. In some embodiments, the frame portion may beconfigured to space the two support portion about 20″ apart. Thoseskilled in the art will recognize that 20″ is sufficient to preventitems from each support portion from contacting each other.

FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C illustrate detailed perspective views of anexemplary frame portion, where FIG. 3A illustrates a top angle view ofan exemplary frame portion, FIG. 3B illustrates an exemplary mountingend, and FIG. 3C illustrates a close up view of an exemplary gripportion having a plurality of rubber nodules, in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the frameportion may include a mounting end 308 disposed to join with themounting surface. The mounting end may include a grip portion 310 forgripping to the mounting surface. The grip portion may include aplurality of rubber nodules 312 configured to create a small vacuum andfriction forces with the mounting surface. In this manner, the gripbetween the frame portion and the mounting surface may be enhanced. Thegrip portion may overlay the entire mount end for increasing the grip tothe mounting surface. In some embodiments, the grip portion may includea cross hatch design. This design may enable a fat section of thenodules to engage in a gripping contact with the mounting surface. Thoseskilled in the art will recognize that as greater weight is added to theframe portion, the fattest part of the nodules flatten along themounting surface to enhance the gripping capacity. Further, the textureof the grip portion may help prevent unnecessary scraping and damage toa hosting surface. In some embodiments, magnets may be used to aid inthe gripping contact with the mounting surface such that the magnets arestrong enough to support the weight of the clothes.

As additional fastening capacity, a plurality of fasteners may at leastpartially pass through a plurality of mounting apertures 306 in theframe portion. In one embodiment, the plurality of fasteners maythreadably pass through the mounting surface. In one embodiment, theplurality of mounting apertures may include screw insertion atlength-points of approximately 1″ from the endpoints of the horizontalbars in the frame portion.

In some embodiments, the frame portion may include a front end 302 thatfaces outwardly from the mounting surface. The frame portion may furtherinclude at least one swing reception aperture 304 for receiving the atleast one support portion and thereby, enabling the support portion toswing in relation to the mounting surface. In one embodiment, the frameportion may include an H-shaped frame having four swing receptionapertures. The H-shaped frame may include two vertical bars of 10″length, and two horizontal bars spaced about 20″ apart. The swingreception apertures that are not utilized for receiving the supportportion may be covered with a cap. The cap may include a ridge forrestricting movement of the items and also providing a curved surfaceover a possibly sharp swing reception aperture.

FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C illustrate detailed perspective views of anexemplary support portion, where FIG. 4A illustrates a top angle view ofan exemplary support portion, FIG. 4B illustrates a close up view of anexemplary connector joining an exemplary frame end with an exemplaryitem end, and FIG. 4C illustrates a close up view of exemplary fastenerspositioned for fastening an exemplary frame portion to an exemplarysupport portion, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentinvention. In the present invention, the system may include at least onesupport portion. The support portion may include a generally L-shapedrod. A frame end 402 of the support portion may at least partially passthrough the at least one swing reception aperture. The frame endcomprises a diameter equal or less than the swing reception aperture forenabling a swinging motion. In one embodiment, the frame end may includea 36″ rod.

The at least one support portion may further include an item end 404that extends from the frame end at a generally 90° angle. However inother embodiments, the angle between the frame end and the item end mayvary. The item end may include a linear rod configured to at leastpartially receive the at least one item. For example, the rod receives ahanger supporting a garment. In some embodiments, the frame end and theitem end are separate components joined at the at least one connector.The connector may include, without limitation, an elbow joint, a 45°joint, a 60° joint, and a shaft. The connector may enable the frame endand the item end to rotate in relation to each other. In someembodiments, a plurality of fasteners 406 may at least partially fastenthe frame end to the item end. In some embodiments, the system mayutilize one, two, three, four, or more support portion. In any case, thesupport portions swing in relation to the mounting surface, and supportthe items.

FIG. 5 illustrates a detailed perspective view of an alternativeembodiment of a support system, where an exemplary frame portion joinswith an exemplary mounting member, in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention. In the present invention, the frame portion mayinclude a mounting member 500 comprising at least one hook configured tomount said frame portion to a door. The mounting member may beconfigured to hook around a top edge of a door or any linear surface bywhich the hook can mount. In some embodiments, the mounting member maybe adjustable to mount variously sized doors and linear surfaces.

In one alternative embodiment, the item end of the at least one supportportion extends telescopically from the support portion. In anotheralternative embodiment, the item end of the support portion includesmultiple joints and connectors to provide rotating functionality alongthe longitudinal axis of the item end. In yet another alternativeembodiment, the system may be arranged to support meat in a meat cooler.In yet another alternative embodiment, frame portion may include aplurality of vertical bars for supporting ten or more support members,such as in a clothing store.

All the features disclosed in this specification, including anyaccompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternativefeatures serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unlessexpressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise,each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series ofequivalent or similar features.

It is noted that according to USA law 35 USC §112 (1), all claims mustbe supported by sufficient disclosure in the present patentspecification, and any material known to those skilled in the art neednot be explicitly disclosed. However, 35 USC §112 (6) requires thatstructures corresponding to functional limitations interpreted under 35USC §112 (6) must be explicitly disclosed in the patent specification.Moreover, the USPTO's Examination policy of initially treating andsearching prior art under the broadest interpretation of a “mean for”claim limitation implies that the broadest initial search on 112(6)functional limitation would have to be conducted to support a legallyvalid Examination on that USPTO policy for broadest interpretation of“mean for” claims. Accordingly, the USPTO will have discovered amultiplicity of prior art documents including disclosure of specificstructures and elements which are suitable to act as correspondingstructures to satisfy all functional limitations in the below claimsthat are interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6) when such correspondingstructures are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patentspecification. Therefore, for any invention element(s)/structure(s)corresponding to functional claim limitation(s), in the below claimsinterpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosedin the foregoing patent specification, yet do exist in the patent and/ornon-patent documents found during the course of USPTO searching,Applicant(s) incorporate all such functionally corresponding structuresand related enabling material herein by reference for the purpose ofproviding explicit structures that implement the functional meansclaimed. Applicant(s) request(s) that fact finders during any claimsconstruction proceedings and/or examination of patent allowabilityproperly identify and incorporate only the portions of each of thesedocuments discovered during the broadest interpretation search of 35 USC§112 (6) limitation, which exist in at least one of the patent and/ornon-patent documents found during the course of normal USPTO searchingand or supplied to the USPTO during prosecution. Applicant(s) alsoincorporate by reference the bibliographic citation information toidentify all such documents comprising functionally correspondingstructures and related enabling material as listed in any PTO Form-892or likewise any information disclosure statements (IDS) entered into thepresent patent application by the USPTO or Applicant(s) or any 3^(rd)parties. Applicant(s) also reserve its right to later amend the presentapplication to explicitly include citations to such documents and/orexplicitly include the functionally corresponding structures which wereincorporate by reference above.

Thus, for any invention element(s)/structure(s) corresponding tofunctional claim limitation(s), in the below claims, that areinterpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosedin the foregoing patent specification, Applicant(s) have explicitlyprescribed which documents and material to include the otherwise missingdisclosure, and have prescribed exactly which portions of such patentand/or non-patent documents should be incorporated by such reference forthe purpose of satisfying the disclosure requirements of 35 USC §112(6). Applicant(s) note that all the identified documents above which areincorporated by reference to satisfy 35 USC §112 (6) necessarily have afiling and/or publication date prior to that of the instant application,and thus are valid prior documents to incorporated by reference in theinstant application.

Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention,other equivalent or alternative methods of implementing a storage devicethat mounts to a surface and stores items from multiple positionsaccording to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled inthe art. Various aspects of the invention have been described above byway of illustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are notintended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. Theparticular implementation of the storage device that mounts to a surfaceand stores items from multiple positions may vary depending upon theparticular context or application. By way of example, and notlimitation, the storage device that mounts to a surface and stores itemsfrom multiple positions described in the foregoing were principallydirected to a frame that supports hanging garments on a pair ofswiveling arms implementations; however, similar techniques may insteadbe applied to hanging carcasses of cows and sheep in a meat cooler,which implementations of the present invention are contemplated aswithin the scope of the present invention. The invention is thus tocover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling withinthe spirit and scope of the following claims. It is to be furtherunderstood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in the foregoingspecification will necessarily satisfy or achieve each of the objects,advantages, or improvements described in the foregoing specification.

Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or letteredsolely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numberingand lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken toindicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.

The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of allmeans or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended toinclude any structure, material, or act for performing the function incombination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed.

The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. Section 1.72(b)requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to ascertain the natureand gist of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with theunderstanding that it will not be used to limit or interpret the scopeor meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporatedinto the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as aseparate embodiment.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system comprising: a frame portion disposed tojoin with a mounting surface, said frame portion configured to supportsaid system, said frame portion comprising a mounting end configured toengage said mounting surface, said frame portion further comprising atleast one swing reception aperture configured to enable a swingingmotion; at least one support portion disposed to join with said frameportion, said at least one support portion configured to at leastpartially support at least one item, said at least one support portioncomprising a frame end disposed to at least partially enter said atleast one swing reception aperture, said frame end comprising a frameend diameter equal to or less than said at least one swing receptionaperture for enabling said frame end to swing at least 180 degrees inrelation to said mounting surface, said at least one support portionfurther comprising an item end disposed to join with said frame end,said item end configured to at least partially support said at least oneitem; and at least one connector disposed to join said frame end withsaid item end, said at least one connector configured to enable saidframe end to rotate in relation to said item end.
 2. The system of claim1, in which said at least one item comprises a hanger supporting agarment.
 3. The system of claim 2, in which said mounting surfacecomprises a vertical wall.
 4. The system of claim 3, in which said frameportion comprises a substantially rectangular H-shaped frame, saidsubstantially rectangular H-shaped frame comprising a pair of outer rodsand a pair of perpendicular inner rods.
 5. The system of claim 4, inwhich said pair of outer rods is disposed to space about 20 inchesapart.
 6. The system of claim 5, in which said mounting end comprises agrip portion configured to enhance a grip between said mounting surfaceand said mounting end.
 7. The system of claim 6, in which said gripportion comprises a plurality of rubber nodules.
 8. The system of claim7, in which said plurality of nodules comprise a tear drop shapeconfigured to form a vacuum and a frictional force with said mountingsurface.
 9. The system of claim 8, in which said frame portion comprisesa front end disposed to face outwardly from said mounting surface. 10.The system of claim 9, in which said frame portion comprises at leastone mounting member, said at least one mounting member comprising atleast one hook configured to mount said frame portion to a door orlinear surface.
 11. The system of claim 10, in which said at least onesupport portion comprises a pair of support portions spaced about 20inches apart.
 12. The system of claim 11, in which said at least onesupport portion is operable to swing outwardly at a 90 degree angle inrelation to said mounting surface.
 13. The system of claim 12, in whichsaid at least one support portion is operable to swing inwardly andflush with said mounting surface.
 14. The system of claim 13, in whichsaid frame end and said item end are oriented about 90 degrees relativeto each other.
 15. The system of claim 14, in which said at least oneconnector comprises an elbow joint.
 16. The system of claim 15, in whichsaid system comprises a plurality of fasteners configured to at leastpartially fasten said frame end to said item end, and said frame portionto said mounting surface, said plurality of fasteners configured to atleast partially pass through a plurality of mounting apertures.
 17. Thesystem of claim 16, in which said system comprises at least one capdisposed to at least partially cover at least one terminal point of saidframe portion and said at least one support portion.
 18. The system ofclaim 17, in which said at least one cap comprises an extendedcircumferential lip for inhibiting movement of said at least one itemand for forming a generally smooth surface.
 19. A system comprising:means for joining a frame portion with a mounting surface; means forengaging a mounting end with said mounting surface; means for engaging agrip portion with said mounting surface; means for at least partiallyenabling a plurality of fasteners to at least partially pass through aplurality of mounting apertures; means for joining at least one supportportion with said frame portion; means for engaging at least one swingreception aperture with a frame end; means for joining an item end withsaid frame end through at least one connector; means for carrying atleast one item with said item end; means for swinging said item end upto 180 degrees in relation to said mounting surface; and means forsupporting said at least one item.
 20. A system consisting of: a frameportion disposed to join with a mounting surface, said frame portionconfigured to support said system, said frame portion comprising asubstantially rectangular H-shaped frame, said substantially rectangularH-shaped frame comprising a pair of outer rods and a pair ofperpendicular inner rods, said pair of outer rods disposed to be spacedabout 20 inches apart, said frame portion further comprising a mountingend configured to engage said mounting surface, said mounting endcomprising a grip portion, said grip portion comprising a plurality ofrubber nodules, said plurality of nodules comprising a tear drop shapeconfigured to form a vacuum and a frictional force with said mountingsurface, said frame portion further comprising at least one swingreception aperture configured to enable a swinging motion; at least onesupport portion disposed to join with said frame portion, said at leastone support portion configured to at least partially support at leastone item, said at least one support portion comprising a frame enddisposed to at least partially enter said at least one swing receptionaperture, said frame end comprising a frame end diameter equal to orless than said at least one swing reception aperture for enabling saidframe end to swing at least 180 degrees in relation to said mountingsurface, said at least one support portion further comprising an itemend disposed to join with said frame end, said item end configured to atleast partially support said at least one item, said at least onesupport portion operable to swing outwardly at a 90 degree angle inrelation to said mounting surface, said at least one support portionfurther being operable to swing inwardly and flush with said mountingsurface; at least one connector disposed to join said frame end withsaid item end, said at least one connector comprising at least one elbowjoint, said at least one connector configured to enable said frame endto rotate in relation to said item end; a plurality of fasteners, saidplurality of fasteners configured to at least partially fasten saidframe end to said item end, and said frame portion to said mountingsurface; at least one cap disposed to at least partially cover at leastone terminal point of said frame portion and said at least one supportportion, said at least one cap comprising an extended circumferentiallip for inhibiting movement of said at least one item and for forming agenerally smooth surface; and at least one mounting member, said atleast one mounting member comprising at least one hook configured tomount said frame portion to a door.